Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor departing after short tenures
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Sal Romano
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Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is departing after 18 months in the role, and chief of staff Louise O'Connor is also leaving after 11 months. Both executives joined Xbox Game Studios leadership from Rare, where Duncan served as studio head for over 13 years and O'Connor held various roles including executive producer and art director. Their departures mark significant leadership changes at Xbox Game Studios.
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Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O'Connor will leave after more than 11 months
Duncan served as studio head of Rare from February 2011 to November 2024, before succeeding former Xbox Game Studios head Alan Hartman
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